… The mayor has repeatedly emphasized publicly, as well as the various measures and requirements. Langliu's ban on gambling suddenly became stronger, and many municipal organs, counties, districts, and even rural grassroots units hung up propaganda slogans everywhere. Now, if you go to various government agencies and units, there are "all efforts to ban gambling and strive to create culture and health."

This situation made Xiao Zhen basically satisfied, he really hated gambling in his heart. If it is said that drinking alcohol is easy to mislead people and smoking will hurt the mind and body, then the harm of gambling is much greater in Xiao Ding's view, people say "pornography, gambling and drugs." Gambling ranks second, even above drugs, which shows the great danger.

Gambling, as the name suggests, is the use of money to win or lose. In today's highly competitive society, stressful life and strong life pressure are easy to cause troubles and confusion, gambling has become a pastime for many people to relieve their depression and temporarily relax. Several people hit it off. A set of tables and chairs, a piece of poker or mahjong can become a tool for some people to temporarily anesthetize their minds and kill time. Several, after the round battle, the winner is complacent, and the good self-feeling suddenly swells and begins to fantasize about winning more money; The loser's eyes gradually turned red, but he still had a trace of luck in his heart, trying to exchange more bets for the blood capital he had lost earlier. What may have been seen as a pastime at first has become a poison that makes people fall deeper and deeper into it, and there is no turning back.

Driven by the greedy nature of human nature and the psychology of luck, many people who are deeply trapped in the whirlpool of gambling cannot extricate themselves, some lose their fortunes but still do not give up, and some win once or twice by chance and then non-stop into the next "battle" that wants to make money, but it often backfires, and they become losers without losing. In such a vicious circle, the hearts of gamblers began to be distorted, only gambling in the eyes of the emergency brake, delusional hope to exchange for bundles of banknotes through speculative gambling betting, work, family, etc. have long been thrown out of the clouds, all day long, endlessly trying to obtain the cost of betting again and again through various channels, law, morality and other social rules and norms have long been lost in their minds, so all kinds of illegal thoughts began to surge, and various behaviors that disturb social stability and family happiness caused by gambling continue to appear: stealing, robbery, domestic violence" It can be seen that gambling is the culprit of many bad behaviors, and the harm of gambling is self-evident.

How can we stop such harmful gambling behaviors, guide people who are deep in the abyss of gambling to jump out of the whirlpool of vicious circles, keep the masses away from gambling activities, and create a healthy and civilized living atmosphere? This is what Xiao must think about as mayor now.

As the mayor, he feels that all he can do is to carry out a wide range of anti-gambling activities in the society, with the correct guidance of public opinion, real examples to make people deeply aware of the dangers of gambling, and to take practical actions to stay away from gambling is an effective way. By carrying out effective anti-gambling activities, we will create a healthy and progressive social environment, keep the masses away from gambling, and help people who are deeply addicted to gambling to get out of the abyss of gambling addiction and restore a healthy life.

But how to make the anti-gambling work effective? Xiao Ke felt that he should first increase publicity. Vigorously publicize the toxicity of gambling through various means such as radio and newspapers, so that the broad masses of workers who have not participated in gambling are deeply aware of the harm of gambling and stay away from gambling; Let people who are caught in the abyss of gambling feel the evil consequences of gambling in their minds, and draw a clear line with gambling behavior.

Second, in the anti-gambling action, it is necessary to give full play to the restraining and supervisory role of public opinion, encourage the masses to have the courage to report those who gather to gamble, and circulate criticism, education or punishment to those who are currently involved in gambling. Through the restraint and supervision of public opinion, those who are not firm in their will are easy to be "warmly welcomed" at the invitation of others. people who are about to step into the forbidden area of gambling in time; Gamblers who have realized the dangers of gambling can stop the car that is trapped in the gambling circle before their self-control is about to collapse.

Third, actively organize and carry out a variety of cultural and sports activities that are beneficial to the body and mind, guide the broad masses of workers to use their spare time for healthy and civilized activities, release the troubles of life and the pressure of work in the activities, and delight the body and mind through healthy and meaningful activities, so as to attract people around the gambling table, so that the wind of gambling loses the mass base.

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However, the key to the influence of external factors lies in the role of internal factors.

The ultimate purpose of the anti-gambling action is to make the masses correctly and comprehensively understand the harmfulness of gambling in their thinking and consciousness, establish a correct outlook on life and values, and put an end to gambling in action. At the same time, many people within the authorities. As a member of the world, we should set an example in the anti-gambling action, take the lead in setting an example, resolutely say no to gambling, and at the same time bravely fight against all gambling behaviors in the society, be an example of the anti-gambling action, and set an example for creating a healthy and civilized social environment. Therefore, within the city government, the prohibition of gambling is the most ruthless.

In Xiao Ding's new home, Xu Fei looked at Xiao sitting over with a smile, naturally held his arm, and asked, "Isn't there a meeting today, why did you call me over so early?" ”

Xiao Ding glanced at her and said with a smile: "Don't you remember?" The first time we met, I was talking about the lunar calendar today

Xu Fei was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly her nose was sore, and she gently leaned into Xiao Ding's arms.

Xiao Ding hugged her gently, did not speak, but took out a delicate small box from his pocket, flicked his thumb, and opened it with a bang. Xu Fei looked up and was attracted by a colorful necklace.

Abandon Ding smiled: "Do you like it? ”

Xu Fei nodded, but looked up again and asked, "It's expensive, right?" ”

Xiao Ding didn't say anything, and took the necklace to her, Xu Fei didn't follow, dodged for a while, and asked again: "Why did you buy me such an expensive necklace, I didn't want these things to follow you." ”

Xiao Ding smiled: "I know, but I didn't buy it for you just for."

Xu Fei stared at Xiao Zhen carefully, Xiao Zhen looked at her calmly, and after a while, Xu Fei smiled: "Forget it, even if you take care of it, I will accept it," Alas, what a loss, a necklace bought me."

Xiao Zhen hung up the necklace for her with a smile, and said: "That's not right, when you came to me, I didn't spend a dime, so it's not called buying, it's just a return on your original investment."

"This necklace?. Xu Fei raised her little face and asked.

"No, it's my feelings." Fei suddenly rubbed her nose, sat up, and leaned to the side! "I don't listen... Witness light soup. I'll sell me later, and I'll count the money for you. She looked at Xiao Ke: "Is there anything else you want to tell me?" ”

"Nope." Xiao Ke denied it without hesitation.

Xu Fei looked at him with some doubts, Xiao Ding's habits, she was already familiar with them, and he would probably go directly to him if he didn't have anything to do, but if he came to find himself, there should be something serious.

Xiao Zhen said seriously: "This is the right thing"

Xu Fei laughed: "Okay, okay, my Mayor Xiao, this is the right thing" She raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "So, by the way, what other little things do you want to tell me?"

"Well, I know that you are the smartest" Xiao Zong smiled: "That's the case, I want to ask, do you think that the prohibition of gambling is so strict, should I be so strict?" ”

"Huh?" Xu Fei glanced at Xiao Sheng strangely, Xiao Ding was a very assertive person. When is it time to ask for the opinion of others? And. He doesn't need to discuss such a big matter, why does he have to ask his own opinion on this matter?

But Xu Fei is now serious, his expression is very serious, just like every time he makes a major decision, he looks calm as water, but under the calm water, no one can know what his thoughts are.

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"This, the ban on gambling must be done," Xu Fei pondered for a moment, frowned slightly, and said: "However, there is a question that I have always been very strange about, if during the Spring Festival, the family gathers and opens two tables of cards at home, "Do you also have to catch it?" ”

Xiao Ding waved his hand: "This is naturally not grasped, but we don't advocate this." You think, there are always children in the family now. Playing cards in front of children, not to mention the smoke, and not to say about the money coming and going, just say that this kind of thing leaves an impression on the child's heart, what will it be? Adults come together to play cards? Can't you have a more elegant taste? Of course, this is only a family problem after all, and it is impossible to raise it to the level of violating the law and discipline and arresting them

Xu Fei sighed and nodded: "Then there is no problem." Actually, I don't think this gambling can be completely forbidden, this thing has a long history. ”

Saying that gambling has a long history is not nonsense. We often say that China is a country with a long history and culture, and in this "long history and culture. There is a culture called "gambling, but it should be admitted that gambling is a mutation in the process of cultural exhibition, and it is a negative manifestation in the process of human pursuit of leisure and entertainment."

Aristotle famously said, "Happiness is found in leisure." He believed that the fundamental pursuit of life is leisure and entertainment, and the purpose of labor and work is only to strive for more leisure. Because of this, he regarded leisure as the first priority in life. This statement can easily be understood as the primacy of pleasure. To put it another way, let's say, labor is the need of life, and leisure is also the need of life. It may be easier for people to accept.

The British educator Locke also said something similar, he believed that leisure: "Alternate the body and mind with beneficial exercises, so that the tired parts of the body and mind can often be relaxed and rejuvenated, and he added: "Recreation is not laziness, recreation is the meaning of changing work and relieving the tired part." Whoever thinks that recreation is not a difficult and hard work forgets the hunter's early risers, hard rides, heat, cold, and hunger, but the phrase that hunting is a common pastime used by the greatest men, although it is a bit of a twist, captures the essential attributes and social significance of leisure. People work hard to create wealth, in fact, they want to win more free time and enjoy life in their leisure.

Looking at Xiao Ding, who was smiling and silent, Xu Fei smiled and said, "I don't understand, why do you hate playing cards and gambling so much?" I know it's not because you don't play cards yourself, so you don't drink either, and you haven't seen people you hate drinking? You don't smoke much, and you don't see anyone you hate smoking

Xiao Ding laughed, but he asked the point, he sighed lightly, and said: "There is such a story in the "Advanced Analects": Once, Confucius asked Zilu, Zeng Zhe, Ran You, and Gong Xihua: If one day, you can display your ambitions, what are you going to do? Zilu said that within three years, the people should be brave and understand morality; Ran You said that if you let yourself run a small country, you can make the people rich within three years; Gong Xihua said that he was not capable, but he could assist the princes in carrying out activities to worship their ancestors; Zeng Zhe said that his wish was to put on suitable spring clothes, go to the river with a few friends to take a bath, and then bathe in the shade of the trees and sing in the warm spring breeze. Swim to the end of your life and then go home. It should be said that Zeng Zhe's "wish." The most "unambitious" can even be described as "unproductive." But when Confucius heard this, he laughed and said, "Your thoughts coincide with mine!" ”

Xu Fei didn't fully understand the meaning of Xiao Ke's story, but just laughed: "Old Master Kong is also very refreshing, this is like a real person, not a saint's symbol."

Xiao Zhen said with a smile: "Confucius has expressed such an opinion more than once. In the "Miscellaneous Records of Rites", he said this when talking about labor and leisure: "Zhang is not relaxed, and the civil and military are also good; Relaxed but not relaxed, civil and military for the also; One piece and one relaxation, the way of civil and military affairs. This is often understood by later generations as a political strategy. In fact, the old gentleman's original intention should be to talk about labor and leisure. There is no doubt that labor is the first and foremost principle of human existence. Without labor, it is difficult for human beings to even ensure their survival, let alone anything else? However, in order to work better, or in other words, to better reflect the meaning of labor, leisure has become an important achievement. When Marx talked about the ideal society, he also repeatedly stated that people must be given the opportunity to develop freely and in an all-round way. People must not only live, survive and exhibit, but also live a meaningful, spiritual pursuit and life value. In other words, human beings must participate in necessary and efficient labor, and they must also have a happy and pleasant leisure.

I have said all this to make it clear that leisure is an important measure of happiness and pleasure in life. Leisure is not synonymous with laziness and boredom. On the contrary, leisure is an important part of human reproduction and development. And after having more leisure, people have realized step by step that to make good use of this kind of leisure, the most interesting and meaningful "hole" is not to be full of sleep. It's not a monotonous childbearing, but a game of entertainment. So, kik, cockfighting, grass fighting, archery, pot throwing, hiding hooks, games, juju, scattered plays, six games, promotion charts... Gradually, it came out, and when these entertainments were associated with "Bey." After the combination of money and money, gambling came into being as a distortion of game entertainment. ”

Xu Fei's eyes widened: "You", so elegant?? ”

Xiao Ding laughed.

Xu Fei glanced at him and said, "You are so elegant." Do you know when gambling originated in China? ”

Xiao Zhen thought for a moment and said, "There is no obvious definition of when Huaxia's gambling originated. This is because the early gambling behavior was often associated with the entertainment activities of the ancestors. In the classical Chinese literature, "striking the kik, fighting cocks and fighting grass" appeared very early. The "pitcher" and "game" themselves contain the meaning of winning and losing, and as the winner of the game, they can often get certain material rewards. There is also such a record in the "Warring States Policy": "Linzi is very rich and real, and its people all play taro, drums, build buildings, play the piano, fight cocks, go big, six bo, and juju." "Historical Records and Comical Biography" also contains words commenting on the national customs of Qi: "The meeting of the state cabinet, men and women sit together, drink and stay, and throw pots in Liubo, which is cited as Cao." This should be the embryonic period of gambling. However, "embryos. After all, it's not yet an independent "creature." itself, in which it has not yet matured, has not yet been "once born." , it's an "embryo."

"There is no strict definition of gambling?" Xu Feiqi said.

Xiao Ke shook his head: "I mean." In ancient times, there was no strict definition. It should be said that what we now call gambling has its own strict definition. For example, the Encyclopædia Britannica has such a pretext for gambling. Definition: "Gambling is a race to bet on something of value with the awareness of taking risks and hoping to make a profit, the outcome of which is determined by chance." Although this definition is relatively broad and does not quite conform to the national conditions of China in some places, it generally reflects the characteristics of gambling, that is, risk-taking, speculative, and "betting on something valuable." profitability. Of course, based on these characteristics of gambling, I am not unable to answer your question, at least we can presume that gambling already existed in China at least in the Xia and Shang eras. And as far as I know, the initiator of gambling seems to be the last king of the Xia Dynasty, Xia Wei's minister Wu Cao, who understood "Liubo." However, the ancients called gambling "gambling opera", which literally means "playing to get money."

Xu Fei was even more surprised: "Do you already have an understanding of these things, or do you deliberately dabble in these things in order to understand gambling and then find a way to ban gambling?" ”

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Xiao Ding smiled: "It's both." ”

"Oh," Xu Fei nodded, and then said curiously: "Ancient gambling, is it also the same as now?" Money? ”

Xiao Ding laughed, and Xu Fei glared at him dissatisfiedly: "Am I curious?" ”

Xiao Zhen nodded: "Okay, I'll continue what I just said." Well, in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, gambling has become a fashion among emperors, generals, scholars, and even ordinary people.

"Historical Records of the Song Weizi Family" recorded such an incident: Yan Weigong, the monarch of the Song Kingdom, gambled on "Liubo" when he went out hunting with the doctor Nangong Wan. An argument arose between the two parties during the gambling process. Of course, there are no good words in the quarrel scene, and Wei Gong is the same. Unknowingly, he uncovered the scars of Nangong Wan who had been a foreign prisoner in public. Probably because the power of the king at that time was not so lofty, Nanguan Wan felt that Wei Gong insulted him, and in a fit of anger, he raised "Liubo." The plate was smashed towards Wei Gong. However, the human brain case is also fragile, and Wei Gong burst out of his brain in an instant, and he became the first king in Chinese history to die due to gambling. ”

Xu Fei's eyes widened, and then he couldn't help laughing: "This person has also reached a certain level." ”

Xiao Ding nodded and continued: "In the future, the gambling style of the Han Dynasty will be even more martial. In the history books, it is known as "the rule of Wenjing." , praised by the Chinese people for thousands of years as a "good emperor." Liu Qi, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, is a big gambler. When he was still the crown prince, he loved "Liubo." Gambling games. Once, when he was playing a gambling game with the son of Liu Qi, the king of Wu, he had an argument, and he actually picked up the chessboard and stoned Liu Qi's son to death. Losing his beloved son, the resentment in Liu Qi's heart can be imagined. But there is Emperor Wen of Han who is pressing there, Liu Qi is the current prince, no matter how angry and annoyed he is, he can only press it in his heart. This pressure is nearly ten years, after the death of Emperor Wen and the accession to the throne of Emperor Jing, a series of "cutting feudal domains" were adopted. The old hatred and new hatred made Liu Qi unbearable anymore, and he finally took the case and led the seven princes and kings to start the "Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms." Although there are many political and economic reasons for the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, the culprit can still be traced back to gambling. ”

Xu Fei hadn't heard of this at all, looked at Xiao Ke, suddenly laughed, and said, "Did you study history at the beginning?" Hey, yes, I don't even know what you're studying. ”

Xiao Ding smiled: "I have a double degree, law and economics. Xu Fei was stunned again.

Xiao Ding sighed lightly: "Emperor Jing is not the only emperor who loves gambling among the emperors of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Xuan Liu Xun is also a gambling addict. Liu Xun's childhood was very miserable, and he lived in exile in his youth. However, although he has fallen into a very unfortunate situation, the habit of gambling that he developed in the palace back then still does not change. In gambling, he owed a lot of debts, and when he ascended the throne and inherited the throne, he had to promote the creditor Chen Sui to Taiyuan Taishou. Chen Sui went to the palace to bid farewell to the emperor before taking office, and Emperor Xuan also said to Chen Sui complacently: "Taiyuan is too guarded by this position, a respectful and generous, do you think it is enough to repay your gambling debts?" Frightened, Chen Sui knocked his head a few times and said, "The minister deserves to die!" You deserve to die! "You said that there is such a gambling emperor, can the world be good?"

"So, you don't play cards and gamble, and you think it's a big deal, and you have to pay attention to it?" Xu Fei finally understood what Xiao Ding meant.

Xiao Ding nodded, but before he could speak, the phone suddenly rang, and he glanced at it, it was Gu Le calling.

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